Software Architect - Senior

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical subject matter expert advising government leadership on enterprise modernization initiatives
• Research, analyze, and assess emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve organizational effectiveness
• Develop technical strategies, project plans, pilots, and prototypes that validate production-ready enterprise capabilities
• Evaluate enterprise platforms and technologies to support business transformation initiatives across the DLA J6 organization
• Produce technical white papers, architecture documentation, executive briefings, and recommendations for senior government leadership
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing DLA technology investments, including ServiceNow, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve business processes
• Support Microsoft collaboration platforms including SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, and related enterprise tools
• Architect and maintain collaboration portals and knowledge-sharing solutions that support enterprise programs and portfolios
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments of proposed modernization initiatives
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the solution lifecycle, including enterprise architecture, systems integration, user experience, and implementation planning
• Collaborate with government leadership and technical stakeholders to develop practical, scalable solutions aligned with organizational objectives

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in enterprise architecture, software architecture, technical consulting, systems engineering, or related disciplines
• Relevant technical certification from a nationally recognized certification authority
• IT-II Security Clearance or current National Agency Check with Local Agency (or ability to meet applicable security requirements)
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, systems integration, cloud technologies, and software solution design
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills

Qualifications

• Naturally curious about emerging technologies and able to quickly understand, evaluate, and apply new capabilities
• Experienced translating business needs into practical technology solutions
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic government environment